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Sony WEGA KLV S15G10 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-630-164-11(1)
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© 2005 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-630-164-11(1) LCD Color TV Operating Instructions KLV-S15G10 KLV-S20G10 © 2005 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Contacting Sony

    Serial No. Contacting Sony If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony TV, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or 1-877-899-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).

  • Page 3: For Safety

    Safety Operate the TV only on 120 V AC. Use the AC power cord specified by Sony and suitable for the voltage where you use The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). To Sony Dealers For installation of SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET, be sure to read and follow the instructions supplied with those optional products. Trademark Information WOW, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

  • Page 5: Important Safeguards

    Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the AC power cord. If the AC power cord is damaged, stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it. Batteries Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

  • Page 6: Lcd Screen

    To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or open flame (e.g. candles) away from the unit. Accessories Use only accessories recommended by Sony for the specific model of TV. Do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, table or shelf. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the unit.

  • Page 7: Preventing The Tv From Toppling Over

    Ventilation The slots and openings in the TV are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the unit, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. Unless proper ventilation is provided, the unit may gather dust and get dirty.

  • Page 8: Replacement Parts

    Placing on a stable surface If you place the unit on an unstable surface, the unit may fall and cause injury or damage. Fall Do not hang anything on the unit. The unit may fall from the stand or wall-mount bracket, causing damage or serious injury.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options ...48 Viewing Blocked Programs ...48 Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options ...49 Viewing Blocked Programs ...49 Using the Setup Menu ...50 Selecting Setup Options...50 Other Information Troubleshooting...53 Trouble Symptoms and Remedies ...53 Contacting Sony...55 Specifications...56 Index...57...

  • Page 10: Introducing The Tv

    Introducing the TV Welcome Thank you for purchasing this Sony LCD TV. This manual is for models KLV-S15G10 and KLV-S20G10. Package Contents Along with your new TV, the packaging box contains a remote control, size AA batteries, 75-ohm coaxial cable (ferrite core attached), AC power cord,...

  • Page 11: Installing The Tv

    Installing the TV Removing the rear Before connecting the TV, you need to remove the rear cover from the TV as cover illustrated below. KLV-S15G10 KLV-S20G10 z The rear cover has tabs on the lower right and left sides. To remove the rear cover easily, grasp one side and pull out while stabilizing the...

  • Page 12: Attaching The Rear Cover

    Introducing the TV Attaching the rear After connecting the cables, attach the rear cover to the TV as illustrated below. cover Insert the two tabs of the upper side of the rear cover into the square holes of the TV. KLV-S15G10 Push the two tabs of the lower side of the rear cover into the square holes of the TV.

  • Page 13: Attaching The Vesa Adaptor (Klv-S15G10 Only)

    Attaching the VESA If screw holes are required, attach the supplied VESA adaptor (brackets A adaptor (KLV- and B) to the TV when you attach the TV to the FDMI (Flat Display Mount Interface) of VESA. S15G10 only) z Put soft cloth under the TV so as not to damage the LCD screen’s surface.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Viewing Angle Of The Tv

    Introducing the TV Adjusting the This TV can be adjusted within the angles shown below. Viewing Angle of the Adjust the angle back and forth (tilt) Screw bracket B to bracket A with two screws (supplied). Right view 10° Front When adjusting the angle, hold the stand with one hand to avoid slipping or tipping the stand.

  • Page 15: Tv Controls And Connectors

    7 TIMER LED When lit, indicates the Sleep timer is set. For details, see page 39. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see “Contacting Sony” on page 2). 8 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control.

  • Page 16: Side Panel

    Introducing the TV Side Panel KLV-S15G10 Left side KLV-S20G10 Jack Description 1 VIDEO 2 IN Connects to the S VIDEO output jack on your camcorder or other video equipment that has S VIDEO S VIDEO. Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). 2 VIDEO 2 IN Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video VIDEO/...

  • Page 17: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel KLV-S15G10 DC IN VIDEO 3 IN (480p/480i) 16.5V AUDIO KLV-S20G10 AUDIO OUT VHF/UHF AC IN VIDEO 1 IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO VHF/UHF S VIDEO (MONO) VIDEO VIDEO 4 IN (480p/480i) VIDEO 3 IN R-AUDIO-L R-AUDIO-L VIDEO (MONO) R-AUDIO-L (MONO) VIDEO S VIDEO...
  • Page 18 Introducing the TV Jack Description 1 DC IN Connects the supplied AC power adaptor. (KLV-S15G10) 2 VIDEO 3 IN Connect to your DVD player’s or digital set-top box’s component video (YP (KLV-S15G10)/ (L/R) jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (3) or the VIDEO 4 IN composite video (4) connections.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Tv

    Connecting the TV To display clear crisp pictures, first you must connect your TV correctly and also need to choose the correct display format (see “16:9 Enhanced” in “Using the Setup Menu” on page 52). It is strongly recommended to connect the antenna using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality signal.

  • Page 20: Basic Connections

    Connecting the TV Basic Connections Cable System or Cable or VHF only or VHF/UHF VHF/UHF Antenna System From the Channel menu, select Cable On or Cable Off for your type of input signal. Cable Box/Digital Use this hookup if: s You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or encoded Cable Box z The supplied remote s You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to...

  • Page 21: Satellite Receiver And Cable/Antenna

    Satellite Receiver This scenario shows a SAT Box connected through the video inputs and the Cable/Antenna connected through the VHF/UHF input. Satellite signals are and Cable/Antenna selected by the SAT Box through the video inputs while TV signal is selected by the TV tuner. To connect a satellite receiver z If you connect the Digital Satellite...
  • Page 22 Connecting the TV KLV-S20G10 Satellite Receiver A/V cable S VIDEO cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Watch the satellite receiver Set up the remote control to operate the satellite receiver Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver Control satellite receiver functions with the remote control...

  • Page 23: Hd Equipment

    HD Equipment Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. KLV-S15G10 HD Equipment with Component Video Using a component video cable, connect your equipment’s YP output jacks to the TV’s YP input jacks. Use the VIDEO 3 IN (KLV- S15G10) or VIDEO 4 IN (KLV-S20G10) connections. Component video (YP ) connection is necessary to view 480p formats.
  • Page 24 Connecting the TV KLV-S20G10 Audio cable HD Equipment with Component Video Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the HD equipment input or Video 4. (For KLV- Watch the HD equipment S15G10 model, select Video 3.) Set up the remote control to You must program the remote control.

  • Page 25: Connecting Optional Equipment

    Connecting Optional Equipment You can connect a variety of optional equipment to your TV. This section provides some of the individual connections you can make. For multiple connections, please refer to the Quick Setup Guide. VCR, Cable and This scenario shows a VCR with Cable signals connected through the video Antenna inputs and the Antenna connected through the VHF/UHF input.
  • Page 26 Connecting the TV KLV-S15G10 S VIDEO cable A/V cable CATV cable Rear of TV VIDEO 3 IN (480p/480i) VIDEO 1 IN AUDIO S VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO AUDIO OUT VHF/UHF (MONO) VIDEO AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) 75-ohm coaxial cable...
  • Page 27 KLV-S20G10 A/V cable S VIDEO cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (Video 1, 2 or 3 for KLV- S20G10). Watch cable channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (Video 1, 2 or 3 for KLV- S20G10).

  • Page 28: Dvd Player

    Connecting the TV DVD Player For best results, use this connection if your DVD player has component video (YP To connect a DVD player with component video connectors KLV-S15G10 Component video cable DVD Player ) jacks. Use a component video cable to connect the DVD player’s YP output jacks to the TV’s YP S15G10) or VIDEO 4 IN (KLV-S20G10)).
  • Page 29 Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD player input or Video 4. (For KLV- S15G10 model, select Video 3.) Set up the remote control to If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. See operate the DVD player “Programming the Remote Control” on page 34.

  • Page 30: Camcorder Or "Playstation

    Connecting the TV Camcorder or For easy connection to a camcorder or “PlayStation”, the TV has left side A/V input jacks. If you prefer, you can connect the camcorder or “PlayStation” “PlayStation” to the TV’s rear A/V input jacks. To connect a camcorder or “PlayStation” Use A/V and S VIDEO cables to connect the camcorder or “PlayStation”...

  • Page 31: Setting Up The Channel List

    Setting Up the Channel List After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Initial Setup, which automatically sets up available channels. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on your TV for the first time after hooking it up. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by selecting the Auto Program option in the Channel menu (see page 45).

  • Page 32: Watching The Tv

    Press to switch between the TV and the satellite receiver when FUNCTION is switched on SAT/CABLE. Press to adjust the volume. Press to program the remote control to operate non-Sony video equipment. See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 34.
  • Page 33 V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to move the on-screen cursor. To select an item, press qj SYSTEM OFF Press to turn off the TV and all other Sony equipment. qk TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV’s video inputs.

  • Page 34: Programming The Remote Control

    Watching the TV Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment. VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE Follow the steps below to program your TV’s remote control to operate non- Sony video equipment. Find the three-digit code for your equipment from the “Manufacturer’s Codes”...
  • Page 35 Watching the TV Satellite Receivers Manufacturer Code Sony General Electric Hitachi Hughes Panasonic RCA/PROSCAN 802, 808 Toshiba 806, 807 * If an Aiwa VCR does not work even though you enter the code for Aiwa, enter the code for Sony instead.

  • Page 36: Using Other Equipment With Your Remote Control

    Watching the TV Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control To operate other connected equipment with your TV, first turn to page 35 and program the necessary code. For operating video equipment, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until you see the video input on the screen for your connected equipment.

  • Page 37: Special Buttons On The Remote Control

    Special Buttons on the Remote Control Using Favorite The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 8 favorite channels that you specify. You can create a list using the Add to Channels Favorites option. Press FAVORITES.

  • Page 38: Using The Jump Function

    Watching the TV Using the Jump You can change or jump between the last two channels. Function Using the Freeze You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. When you press the button once, the current screen is frozen Function and the sub screen appears.

  • Page 39: Using The Sleep Function

    Using the Sleep You can set the TV to turn off automatically after a predetermined period of Function time (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes). z If you turn the TV off, and then turn it on again, the Sleep timer returns to Sleep Off.

  • Page 40: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Overview of the Menus The Menus provide you access to the following features: Menu Video Video Return Picture Mode: Vivid Reset: Picture: Brightness: Color: Hue: Sharpness: Backlight: Select: Set: Back: Exit: Audio Audio Return Reset: Treble: Bass: Balance: Steady Sound: Effect:...

  • Page 41: Navigating Through Menus

    Menu Setup Setup Return Caption Vision: Info Banner: Label Video Inputs Game Picture: Language: English 16:9 Enhanced: Auto YC: Power Saving: Standard Select: Set: Back: Exit: Navigating through Menus z Menus include navigation help text that To Do This ... appears at the bottom Display the Menu of each Menu.

  • Page 42: Using The Video Menu

    Using the Menus Using the Video Menu To select the Video menu 1. Press MENU 2. Highlight Video To exit the Video menu, press MENU. To restore the factory default settings for the Video menu s Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video menu. Selecting Video The Video menu includes the following options: Options...

  • Page 43: Using The Audio Menu

    Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio menu 1. Press MENU 2. Highlight Audio To exit the Audio menu, press MENU. To restore the factory settings for Treble, Bass, and Balance s Press RESET on the remote control when in the Audio menu. Selecting Audio The Audio menu includes the following options: Options...
  • Page 44 Using the Menus z Headphones are off Speaker when Speaker option is set to Off. z Variable in Audio Out is Audio Out available only when the Easy control of Speaker option is set to volume Off. adjustments Option Description Select to turn on the TV speakers.

  • Page 45: Using The Channel Menu

    Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel menu 1. Press MENU 2. Highlight Channel To exit the Channel menu, press MENU. Selecting Channel The Channel menu includes the following options: To highlight an option and to change settings, press VvB b. Options Press z You can access the...
  • Page 46 Using the Menus z Channels that you set to Show/Hide be hidden can be Channels accessed only with the 0-9 buttons. Label Channels Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to Option Description Allows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the CH +/–...

  • Page 47: Using The Parent Menu

    Using the Parent Menu The Parent menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. To select the Parent menu 1. Press MENU 2. Highlight Parent Use 0-9 on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. The first time you create a password, confirm the password by entering it again.

  • Page 48: Us Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options

    Using the Menus US Models: For US models, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options. For Selecting Custom Canadian models, see page 49. Rating Options z The Content-Based Movie Rating Ratings are linked to the level of the Age-Based Rating.

  • Page 49: Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options

    Canadian Models: For Canadian models, the Custom Rating menu includes the following Selecting Custom options. For US models, see page 48 Rating Options Option English Rating French Rating U.S.A. Rating Viewing Blocked You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press ENT when Programs tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password.

  • Page 50: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup menu 1. Press MENU 2. Highlight Setup To exit the Setup menu, press MENU. Selecting Setup The Setup menu includes the following options: To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b. Options Press z To change from one...
  • Page 51 Option Label Video Inputs z The Skip label is useful for inputs to which no equipment is connected. Game Picture Language Description Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 3 jack, you can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 3 input.
  • Page 52 Using the Menus z The “aspect ratio” is the ratio of width to height 16:9 Enhanced of the screen. 16:9 is also referred to as wide screen format. z If the TV does not automatically detect the 16:9 aspect ratio signal when 16:9 Enhanced is set to Auto, select On to turn...

  • Page 53: Other Information

    Possible Remedies If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. Make sure the power cord is connected securely. Turn on the power of the TV.
  • Page 54 Other Information Problem Only snow and noise appear on the screen. Dotted lines or stripes. No color/Dark picture/Color is not correct The picture is too bright. Noisy picture. No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no sound. Audio noise. Striped noise during playback/recording of a VCR.

  • Page 55: Contacting Sony

    Lost password. Contacting Sony If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony TV, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or 1-877-899-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Other Information Specifications Television system: American TV standard Channel coverage: VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size (measured diagonally): KLV-S15G10: 15 inches KLV-S20G10: 20 inches Panel System: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Display resolution (horizontal × vertical): 640 dots ×...

  • Page 57: Index

    Index 16:9 Enhanced 52 AC IN 18 Audio menu 40, 43 Audio Out 44 AUDIO OUT jack, described 18 Auto Program 31, 45 Auto SAP, MTS setting 43 Auto YC 52 Backlight, adjusting 42 Balance, adjusting 43 Bass, adjusting 43 Bilingual audio 43 Brightness, adjusting 42 Cable...
  • Page 58 SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) buttons 32 SAT/CABLE (POWER) button Satellite receiver using with remote control 36 Select Country 47 Setting up Channels 31 Setup menu 41, 50 Sharpness, adjusting 42 Show/Hide Channels 46 Sleep 39 SLEEP button 33 Speaker turning on/off 44 using external speakers 44 SRS WOW, Effect setting 43 Standard mode 42...
  • Page 60 Printed in Taiwan...

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